Welcome to Student Success Services

1. Welcome to Student Success Services

2. We Support Students with Learning Barriers What is a “Learning Barrier”? • Disability related - Learning disability, Cognitive disability, ADHD, Mental Health, Medical needs • Personal - death, break up, uncertain about program, experienced trauma, academic mediation • Uncertain or Academic Skill related - student may have an IEP with no formal diagnosis, do accommodations need to continue?

3. Student SuccessAt a Glance

4. What Does an Accessibility Advisor do? Assists students with setting up academic accommodations and supports, such as: • Referral to adaptive technology training, counselling or other supports in the College • Use of testing services, technology in the classroom or missed classes due to disability related needs • Study skill development • Recommendations for course loads and academic pathway planning • Coordinate psycho-educational assessments when required *Accommodations require the collaboration and agreement between the student and Accessible Services

5. What Documents do I provide to my Accessibility Advisor? • RecentPsycho-educational Assessment- within the last 4 years to access OSAP Bursaries and Grants • IEP or IPRC documents • Medical notes Note: documentation must indicate a permanent disability and be diagnosed by the appropriate licensed practitioner* IEP and IPRC documents are a start, however not appropriate documentation to confirm a permanent disability for OSAP purposes

6. Accommodations vs. Modifications • Courses at the post secondary level have specific learning outcomes that need to be achieved for the student to pass the course. These learning outcomes cannot be modified. • The same course work needs to be completed, however if required the method for completion can be accommodated i.e. speech to text software instead of writing or typing an essay to accommodate a Learning Disability or Dysgraphia. The essay will be evaluated based on the same criteria as the student’s peers. • If needed, student can reduce their course load to complete their diploma over a longer period of time. This can often assist students who have more significant learning needs.

7. College Accommodations are Different than High School What are the Students Responsibilities in College? • Students need to make appointments with Accessibility Services when they received their offer of admission • Provide adequate up-to-date documentation, IEPs and OSR contents are not provided to the college automatically. Students must bring them to develop accommodations. • Participate in discussions about accommodations • Access all support services in a timely manner • Practice self-advocacy • Students report academic and accommodation information to parents/guardians if they choose

8. College Accommodations are Different than High School Role of Parents/Guardians: • In order to protect student’s personal information Student Success Staff are unable to disclose any student information to parent/guardians • We encourage students to report academic and accommodation information directly to parents/guardians (if they choose)

9. How can I help a student prepare for College? • Inform students and parents to update any psycho-educational assessments or diagnostic information by the appropriate regulated practitioner in the last year of high school. • Help the student be aware of their learning needs by inviting the student to participate in any meetings about their academics. • Encourage students to practice self-advocacy. • Encourage students to report concerns to the appropriate staff at student success. • Encourage students to take a learning strategies course in high school.

10. 2 Transition Programs • Skills for Success---for students with an LD or ADHD diagnosis • ASD Program—for students with an ASD diagnosis July 9- August 20, 2018- Mondays from 9am-4pm • Credit courses—fulfills 1 General Education requirement • Includes textbook and 1 night stay in residence Sunday July 8th • Cost: $354.48( approx)